Geologists discover evidence of gas hydrates in the Manila Trench
Gas hydrates are great alternative energy sources but they could also harm us and the environment, note geologists from the University of the Philippines.
Gas hydrates are great alternative energy sources but they could also harm us and the environment, note geologists from the University of the Philippines.
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